“The 2015 ICPI study of concrete paver manufacturers reported a 14.5 percent increase in the number of pavers sold in the U.S. and Canada,” says ICPI Chairman Matt Lynch (Oldcastle Architectural). “This year’s survey of contractors also shows significant progress. It’s great to see that the overall industry is enjoying consistent growth and that homeowners and other end users understand the benefits of concrete pavers and slabs.”

The new 12-page guide includes extensive insight on best design and construction practice, along with a maintenance guide for common PICP distresses.

Among other key 2017 ICPI Contractor Survey findings:

69.1 percent of respondents required crews to review and participate in a formal, documented safety program, an increase of 4.1 percent from 2015;

Average wages increased by 3.0 percent for 2016 payrolls, while 2017 levels are pacing a 3.2 percent jump.

The study also includes overall data on the specific systems contractors use to monitor and reduce crew member exposure to respirable silica, plus promotion and certification trends. In addition to reporting overall data, results are also grouped based on respondents’ length of construction season, gross sales, and number of employees during peak project activity. The 59-page 2017 ICPI Contractor Industry Survey is available for purchase by visiting www.icpi.org/shop.

Tech Spec 23 is available in a pdf download or print version at www.icpi.org. For a pdf, see the Resource Library and click on “Find a Tech Spec.” The print version is also available for purchase on the website store. ICPI promotes PICP as a durable, cost-effective solution for compliance with national, state/provincial and municipal stormwater regulations. The surface consists of solid, durable concrete pavers with small, stone-filled joints that allow water to flow into highly permeable, open-graded bedding, base, and subbase aggregates. The spaces among the aggregates store water and enable infiltration into the soil subgrade rather than generating surface runoff. PICP is well suited to freeze thaw climates.

“PICP has demonstrated significant runoff and pollutant reduction for walkways, plazas, driveways, parking lots, alleys, and streets throughout the U.S. and Canada,” affirms Matt Lynch. “Like all other types of stormwater control measures, PICP requires some maintenance as over time sediment accumulates in the joints. Tech Spec 23 is a highly anticipated guide designed to provide project owners, design professionals, stormwater and road agencies, plus homeowners with PICP maintenance best practices.”

NICOLOCK CLOSES ON GRINNELL CONCRETE DEAL

Lindenhurst, N.Y.-based Nicolock Paving Stones and Retaining Walls has acquired the Grinnell Concrete Paving Stones Inc. operation in Sparta, N.J., enhancing distribution logistics and adding production in a fourth state. The location joins the producer’s nine hardscape unit plants in Connecticut, Maryland and New York, along with six distribution centers in Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

“The expansion is a result of our continued growth, due to the hard work and dedication of our internal teams and dealer network,” says Nicolock CEO Roberto Nicolia. “The new facility enables us to grow our already significant presence in New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and Upstate New York, and to be closer to our customers and key supply partners to improve efficiency and delivery schedules throughout the region.”

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